Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
About
Contemporary Art Education at No Cost
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is Kansas City's premier contemporary art museum, offering free admission and dedicated education programs for children, teens, and families. Founded in 1994, it houses 23,200 square feet of rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Kids and Teen Programs
The museum runs structured programs across age groups year-round. Programs include:
- TOTs on Tuesday (ages 3-6): art-making with songs and storytelling
- Camp Kemper: spring break and summer camps
- Teen Arts Council: leadership program for high school students
- Scavenger Saturday for families
- Fine Art Friday for homeschool groups
What's Included
- Free museum admission
- Artist-led workshops and educator-facilitated sessions
- Age-specific curriculum for each program
Experience
Kemper Museum connects young visitors with contemporary art through hands-on programming. The museum's family-friendly environment makes contemporary art accessible for children as young as three through high school.